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City of Salem, OR

Salem is located in Marion County in Oregon. The median income is $45,971 and the median home value is $187,200. The population is 67% White, 1% Black, 3% Asian and 2% Native American or Native Hawaiian. 9% identify as another race or ethnicity, or two or more races. 19% of residents are of Hispanic or Latino origin. For more on schools, real estate, business, and health care in Salem, see each of the tabs to the leftabove. Walkability can be a key driver of the overall livability of a community. Salem has a Walk Score® of 40.

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